Category: Camping
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5 reasons to make a midweek visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park this fall
Arrowhead Provincial Park offers visitors a change to experience beautiful fall colours within the heart of Muskoka. Weekends at Arrowhead are lively with lots of visitors and activity, but if you’re looking for that true serene “nature” experience, try visiting during the week! Here are five park features you won’t want to miss:
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Fall hiking at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park
Todays’ post is from Allison Spadoni, superintendent of our Nipigon Node parks, Rainbow Falls, Neys, and White Lake. Ah, fall! It’s the ideal time of year for getting outside and tackling some of the longer hikes on your bucket list! What makes the fall season such a great time for hiking? Well, while the days…
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Visiting parks on two wheels
At Ontario Parks, we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to promote both the health and wellbeing of our visitors and the parks we protect. The importance of spending time in nature is well documented in scientific research, and we embody our efforts to promote spending more time in nature through our Healthy Parks Healthy…
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5 reasons to visit Lake Superior Provincial Park this fall
Amber reds, warm yellows, and oranges as brilliant as a nighttime campfire – there are few places in Ontario with autumn colours as memorable as Lake Superior Provincial Park.
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Fall camping in southwestern Ontario
Not ready to say goodbye to summer? Neither are we. Fall arrives late in this part of the province, which means campers can extend their fair-weather excursions all through October! Book a relaxing and rejuvenating midweek getaway at one of these parks:
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5 reasons to visit Chutes Provincial Park
Situated between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Chutes Provincial Park is a little gem with so much to offer. With amazing views, a rich history, and a full service campground, Chutes provides the perfect basecamp to explore surrounding attractions. Check out these five reasons to visit Chutes:
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Ruffing it at Ontario Parks: a dog’s perspective on camping
This post is brought to you from our guest blogger Sitka the Border Collie, with help from her human Laura Myers, a strategic market development specialist with Ontario Parks. Hello! My name is Sitka and I’m a dog. My humans love to camp! From the moment they brought me home when I was eight weeks old,…
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Discover Quetico’s northern entry points
Today’s post comes from Carter Morash, who has worked as a backcountry warden in Quetico Provincial Park since 2015. The north end of Quetico is a beautiful place. There are quiet lakes, great fishing spots, wildlife viewing opportunities, and a variety of routes to try out. Did you know that the north end is also…
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6 parks with extended fall camping seasons
Cooler weather. No bugs. The pumpkin pie aroma wafting from your campfire, and the warmth of hot chocolate in your hands. It must be fall camping season! Searching for the perfect destination? These six parks will be extending their camping seasons this year: